While I agree, that each school improvement plan is and should be individualized to meet each school's "needs," (Karen Tate for the Individual!) we have only...
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FL-SAC@yahoogroups.com
Jan 1, 2002 9:45 pm
TO: FL-SAC List subscribers RE: Monthly update message FR: Dwayne Mundy, President, president@... Greetings FL-SAC! Your friendly neighborhood...
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Marion Brady
mbrady22@...
Jan 2, 2002 12:31 am
... The present "reform" effort -- Goals 2000: Standards and Measures -- grew out of a conference of industry leaders and state governors held in 1989 (1990?) ...
I was bored so I was doing a little internet 'surfing' and came across a site that is linked to this newsgroup. So I was checking it out and the site had a...
Goal 1, School Readiness So what is or should be School Readiness? How can we determine School Readiness? Health Records can not be all there is...to school...
Theresa, I am also receiving double messages at both my home and work address. Could this be a problem at yahoo.com? Nina Camp ... From: McCormick's...
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Lucyedu@...
Jan 2, 2002 1:54 pm
1. In a message dated 12/31/01 12:18:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, mbrady22@... writes: << I've never felt that competing nationally and...
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Lucyedu@...
Jan 2, 2002 2:13 pm
1. In a message dated 12/31/01 12:32:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, mbrady22@... writes: << ... sense. It reflects an age-old assumption held by every...
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Lucyedu@...
Jan 2, 2002 2:29 pm
I haven't read the preliminary report yet -- but those who did seem to indicate that it didn't come up to expectations, especially considering all the...
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Marion Brady
mbrady22@...
Jan 2, 2002 2:31 pm
Lucy, I enjoy the dialog, and my natural inclination is to keep at it. However, adequate responses seem to get longer and longer, and I suspect are of less...
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Marion Brady
mbrady22@...
Jan 2, 2002 2:31 pm
... I work closely with one charter school, and have just agreed to serve on the board of another. (This should not be interpreted as reflecting any position...
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Lucyedu@...
Jan 2, 2002 2:34 pm
I do NOT support universal Pre-Kindergarden -- rather, I support effective parenting. However, in regard to school readiness, perhaps those who are inclined ...
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Lucyedu@...
Jan 2, 2002 2:47 pm
Agreed. I must say that I enjoyed the exchange -- but also that I rarely have time to devote to this exercise alone. I hope others indicate if they've gained...
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scstevenson@...
Jan 2, 2002 3:03 pm
FL-SAC@yahoogroups.com wrote: 4. I do NOT support teacher training that takes place during instructional > periods of time because there is no adequate...
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Marion Brady
mbrady22@...
Jan 2, 2002 4:39 pm
... school.) Which would seem to indicate a post-Head Start rather than Head Start problem? Marion...
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apalach
apalach@...
Jan 2, 2002 4:44 pm
My two cents worth regarding Head Start, at least the kids get fed twice a day. And get a good dose of expected school behavior.. Cindy Parent/Advocate NW FL ...
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Drivinmom@...
Jan 2, 2002 5:19 pm
I agree Sandee...
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Marion Brady
mbrady22@...
Jan 2, 2002 5:42 pm
... When you "agree," mind leaving enough of the old message to remind us old guys what it is you're agreeing with? Marion...
As a Parent with a 12 year old and a 10 year old "who have never been to a babysitter/day-care center" ...I too do not believe in Universal Kindergarten...
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Lucyedu@...
Jan 3, 2002 1:15 pm
Most students only attend school 180 days a year; and, many people are pushing to increase the number of annual school days. Since I firmly believe that there...
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Lucyedu@...
Jan 3, 2002 1:58 pm
In a message dated 1/3/02 3:34:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, ohyeah2babys@... writes: << Children are entering school NOT knowing the basics of READING...
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scstevenson@...
Jan 3, 2002 1:58 pm
I appreciate your view, but disagree. I pick schools where teachers are allowed and supported in learning and bringing back new ideas to their students. There...
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scstevenson@...
Jan 3, 2002 2:02 pm
Many children are not developmentally ready to read and write in kindergarten or even first grade. Pushing a child before they are developmentally ready will...
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Drivinmom@...
Jan 3, 2002 2:08 pm
in response to the statement below: I appreciate your view, but disagree. I pick schools where teachers are allowed and supported in learning and bringing back...
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Drivinmom@...
Jan 3, 2002 2:11 pm
Knowing the basics of reading and math does not mean reading and doing problems. It means letter recognition, number recognition knowing right from left etc....
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scstevenson@...
Jan 3, 2002 2:29 pm
As I said, I appreciate your view. I have five children. I did hire babysitters. My kids turned out quite well. I believe it takes a village to raise a child...
